Racing Licence

Getting started in competitive cycling is easy. To race you need to be a member of a cycling club that is affiliated with AusCycling and be the holder an AusCycling race licence. You can join a club, get details on a AusCycling 4 week trial licence and obtain a licence online through AusCycling membership.

Race Management

Safety is of paramount importance to the club. All racing is conducted in accordance with AusCycling’s Technical Regulations. Club members are graded according to their cycling ability and experience and each grade (e.g., A, B, C and D) competes separately.  Fields for each grade are limited to 50 riders.

AusCycling accredited commissaries are responsible for the conduct of each race.  Accredited traffic controllers are provided by the club and control traffic in accordance with:

• ‘NSW government’s Guidelines for Bicycle Road Races; and,
• Traffic Controls Plans submitted to the Tweed Shire Council and Tweed Police.

First aid is available on race days.

Rules

Cycle racing is a great way to spend the day and by following a few simple rules everyone can enjoy the experience. If you’ve never raced before or have little racing experience, then you need to understand the rules that every rider must know and follow. Because almost all of the rules are designed to keep you and others safe, significant penalties apply to breaches of them. 

Below is a summary of key racing etiquette, reminding everyone of their responsibilities when racing. If you’re unsure of a rule, please ask race officials (commissaires) prior to your next event:

• Follow the road rules at all times
• Do not encourage or wave civilian traffic to pass either yourself or a bunch of riders
• Do not pass civilian traffic or interfere with their progress
• Show courtesy to the general public at all times
• Maintain your line & keep left unless overtaking
• Show respect for all other riders and officials
• Follow all directions from marshals and officials
• Ensure your bike is in good working order
• Ensure your helmet is AS 2063 approved, correctly fitted and not damaged
• Ensure that your cleats are not worn out
• Do not push, pull or interfere with another rider
• If you’re the lead rider, guide the peloton safely past hazards
• Do not look behind
• Communicate your intentions with others
• Do not change direction suddenly
• Do not pass underneath in a corner
• Do not overlap wheels
• Do not pedal through corners
• Do not ride inside the cones
• Keep both hands on the bars (unless taking a drink)
• Do not contest the sprint unless you’re confident of your ability
• Sprint in a straight line once out of the final corner
• Always return your race number promptly on completion of race